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Trump expected to pick Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA

todayAugust 18, 2026

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President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Dr. Heidi Overton as his next US Food and Drug Administration commissioner, elevating a longtime ally to lead the embattled agency, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.

 President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Dr. Heidi Overton as his next US Food and Drug Administration commissioner, elevating a longtime ally to lead the embattled agency, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN 

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